Han Chi's steps slowed slightly.
Dao Rhyme circulated around Giant Bear, faintly echoing the aura of the Great Void Palace. He was not simply sleeping soundly.
Sensing Han Chi's presence, Giant Bear immediately opened his eyes. With a roll, spiritual light flashed over his body, and he transformed into a human Dao Body before cupping his hands in greeting.
"Greetings, senior brother."
Han Chi raised a hand in return, glanced around the front of the hall, and asked with some confusion, "Xiong Jun, why are you lying here sleeping at the entrance to the Great Void Palace?"
Xiong Jun gave an honest smile.
"Lying here makes it easier to sense the Dao Rhyme emitted by Teacher."
He hurriedly added, "And I am not sleeping. This is merely one of my cultivation states.
"If Teacher summons me, I can immediately enter the hall to pay my respects."
Han Chi frowned slightly. "You have revealed your true form and sprawled before the hall. It is somewhat unbecoming."
Xiong Jun's smile faded as he said righteously, "I reveal my true form because I like it.
"Most of our senior and junior brothers have already gone out, and Teacher has not said anything about it.
"Senior brother, you should head inside quickly. Do not delay important business."
Hearing this, Han Chi said nothing more. He gave Xiong Jun a deep look before walking toward the main hall.
Within the Primordial Wilderness, some Cultivators from unusual beast races enjoyed occasionally returning to their true forms even if they possessed the ability to transform.
In battle, there was not much difference between revealing one's true form and fighting in a Dao Body.
Yet for these beast Cultivators, fighting in their true forms, with every punch landing solidly on flesh, was far more satisfying.
Some Cultivators of